Hong Kong police say protests off designated route illegal

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have called on the public to stick to designated routes and times for a spate of protests planned this weekend.
Police said in a briefing ahead of a scheduled rally Saturday that any demonstrations that are not pre-approved are unlawful.
Hong Kong’s summer of protest has continued unabated despite the government’s decision to suspend the controversial extradition bill. While the pro-democracy rallies have been largely peaceful, they have increa